__________. [145], Gore finished the 2014 season with 255 carries for 1,106 yards and four touchdowns to go along with 11 receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown. [118], During the playoffs, Gore performed exceedingly well, helping the 49ers set up a touchdown by rushing for 42 yards in the Divisional Round in his playoff debut, a 3632 victory over the New Orleans Saints; Gore had a total of 89 yards in the game. Garrison Hearst (1998) and Roger Craig (1988) each had six 100-yard games in a season. Frank Gore is one of the best running backs in NFL history, statistically. [64], At some point during his breakout season, Gore was given the nickname "The Inconvenient Truth", which stuck with him for the rest of his career. Gore also caught his first receiving touchdown of his career on the road against the Seahawks when quarterback Alex Smith avoided a sack and found Gore along the left sideline for a 20-yard score. The 2005 season was one of the best running back seasons we have ever seen, as he rushed for 1,880 yards and 27 touchdowns. Needless to say, Shanahan is a huge fan. [183] During a Week 15 41-17 road loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Gore rushed for 14 yards before suffering a sprained foot and was ruled out for the rest of the season. [166] The 2016 season marked the ninth time Gore rushed for 1,000 yards in his career. You'll now receive the top Jets Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. The next year, he . He earned the honor in Week 5 after rushing for 134 yards on 27 carries and catching three passes for 38 yards against the Oakland Raiders. [100], Gore agreed to a three-year extension, worth $25.9 million, on August 30, 2011. Definitely wouldn't put him above any of those ten or in the HOF. [165], Gore finished the season with 263 carries for 1,025 yards and eight touchdowns to go along with 38 receptions for 277 yards and four touchdowns. Walter Payton (16,726), 3. The last game in that stretch was meaningful to Gore as he passed both Jerome Bettis and LaDainian Tomlinson and move up to fifth on the all-time rushing list with 61 yards on the day. Ooookay then, I dont want someone with a career 4.4 yards per carry in the Hall of Fame.. Gore was consistently effective for an extremely long time. Oh, so based on your criteria, Emmitt Smith with his 4.2ypc average should be removed the the HOF? Gore finished ninth in the league in rushing yards with 967 and had six touchdowns, while also adding 34 receptions for 267 yards and a touchdown. The bay will forever love you. [21], Gore returned from his injury in the 2003 season. The players ahead of him contain Hall of Famers and feature five 2,000-yard rushing seasons. I get the Bettis argument (3.9 per is just not acceptable) but Gore has averaged 4.4 and did it playing mostly for weak teams. Consistent and had Kaepernick handed the ball off to him instead of throw an INT, hed be a super bowl champion as well. Despite his impressive performance, which also included a 41-yard touchdown run, the 49ers lost by a score of 2313. For more Local Football Bloggers and the latest 49er news, seeBS Sports Sacramento. 1 back, Gore will see his fair share of the workload moving forward. After leaving San Francisco in 2014, Gore played for the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and New York Jets. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Adam Gase is a big fan of Gore, dating back to when the two were in San Francisco together. He's got great longevity and durability, but I don't think he was ever the best running back in the league in any season of his career. 4y. Even if OJ played for 2 more years, he would not have made up the difference in production. Now though, its time for Gore to lead his team to a Super Bowl and cement his spot in 49er lore. I cannot recall him ever getting less than 100 yards against my Hawks at home. Eli Manning (QB) You know that Manning has to be thinking about it, even though he Consummate teammate. "[171], For the first twelve games of the 2017 season, Gore averaged 52.7 yards per game and scored three total touchdowns. He is already more worthy of the Hall than half the running backs already in there. They would have similar career totals, with Dickerson having the better individual seasons and Gore having a higher quantity of elite seasons. Gore led the team in rushing for the third straight week with 55 yards on 14 carries (3.9-yard avg.) Nope, but he belongs in the Hall of Fame. A staggering 14 years and 14,748. [60] He finished the season with a team-leading 61 receptions. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. [202] Gore finished the season as the Jets' leading rusher with 653 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 16 catches for 89 yards. [182] During a Week 6 3128 overtime victory over the Chicago Bears, Gore recorded 15 carries for 101 rushing yards. [127][128] In the Super Bowl, Gore had 19 carries for 110 yards and a touchdown, but the 49ers fell behind 286 early and could not complete the comeback, losing the game 3431 to the Baltimore Ravens. [14] On October 25, Gore had a breakout game against the West Virginia Mountaineers with six carries for 124 yards and two touchdowns in the 453 victory. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. [107] However, his performance in that game was eclipsed by his performance the following week against the Detroit Lions, where he rushed a season-high of 141 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown in a 2519 road victory, defeating the previously unbeaten Lions. He was the start of the 49ers when they were absolutely horrible. what oh he is on the bench resting after that 3 yard run. Dickerson played only 1 less year, but had 800 yards less rushing and 2300 less yards from scrimmage. [96] Gore had rushed for four 100-yard games before fracturing his right hip in a Week 12 win over the Arizona Cardinals, prematurely ending his season[97] after the 49ers put him on IR. 2 times over 20 TD, Gore: 3 times over 1200 yards. "I think he is one of the best running backs to ever play. [43] Gore led the team with 89 yards on nine carries and recorded a then career-long 72-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of a 5217 road loss to the Washington Redskins. He just does what needs to be done and oh yeahhell probably be the #4 runner all time when he retires. 3. The 5.4 yards per carry are tied for the second-best in 49ers history. Despite the young running back's history of injury, Gore played in 14 games as a rookie on the team, leading the 49ers with 608 rushing yards on 127 carries and three touchdowns. Given that Frank Sr. remains unsigned through Week 2, while reportedly dividing his time between football training and boxing lessons, it seems unlikely that the Gores will ever become the. He was their offense after Rice left. This is a subreddit for the NFL community. [131] Gore's season got off to a slow start, only rushing for 142 yards combined through the first three games. He was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team in 2020. "[163], During Week 8, Gore tied Terrell Owens, Marvin Harrison, Tim Brown, Cris Carter, Jerry Rice, and Don Hutson for the most consecutive seasons (11) with at least five touchdowns. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I mean his career is very similar to the Bus. Of the top 10 RBs in the Hall only two had more YPC than Gore. He is generally utilized in power run schemes and has . His nine 100-yard games in 2006 shattered the franchise record for most 100-yard games in a season. [98], Gore finished the 2010 season with 203 carries for 853 yards and three touchdowns to go along with 46 receptions for 452 yards and two touchdowns. [53] Gore became the first player in franchise history to lead the NFC in rushing yards. This guy is well beyond the HOF threshold. [42] Two weeks later, he rushed for 42 yards on seven carries with a 5.4-yard average in a 3431 loss against the Dallas Cowboys. [164] In Week 15 against the Minnesota Vikings' third ranked defense, Gore hit the century mark for the second time this season, rushing for 101 yards on 26 carries in the 34-6 road victory. I think the big difference is Gore was never 1st Team All-Pro while Bettis was twice as well as Bettis having OROY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, and Comeback Player of the Year. 1 time over 10 TD. [85], After missing two games against the St. Louis Rams and Atlanta Falcons due to an ankle injury, Gore returned in Week 7 against the Houston Texans. Frank has been the bane of the Seahawks existence. [40] Gore's 608 rushing yards was the highest for a 49ers rookie since Roger Craig had 725 yards rushing in 1983. He was a very good player but he made his money on being an above average RB for a ridiculously long time. Gore, 37, is third on the NFLs all-time rushing list, trailing only Walter Payton and Smith. [88] In the 49ers' second divisional game against the Cardinals in Week 14, Gore had one of his most successful games of the season, rushing for 167 yards on 25 carries and a touchdown. [112] Gore returned the next game, where he redeemed himself against the Arizona Cardinals, rushing for 88 yards and a touchdown. I cant really see him in my top 10. [3] He had two notable record-breaking games. [133], In 2013, Gore had three 100-yard games and finished with 279 carries for 1,128 yards and nine touchdowns to go along with 16 receptions for 141 yards. Jerome Bettis ended his career on a high note, with six hundred yard games in his next to last season for a 15-1 club, then in a part time role, delivering a huge game in a critical regular season game in his last season. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. . Sure, Frank is climbing the all time rushing charts, but its been very costly to the team. Even though LeVeon Bell is the Jets No. His vision, ability to get low and fit through the narrowest gaps in the defense along with his pass blocking have all been a sight to behold. In terms of talentNo. . One of five RBs in NFL history with at least nine 1,000-yard seasons, joining. Other then out "Beast moding" Marshawn Lynch, Gore did something else that was special Thursday night. [156] He had a productive game against the Miami Dolphins, where quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was injured in what was the final game of his career. All the guy does is come to work with his lunch pail every day. Frank Gore is one of the greatest running backs of all time, and at age 38 he knows he can still play. Gore has a more yards from scrimmage than Allen in 3 less seasons. [184][185], Gore finished the 2018 season with 156 carries for 722 yards to go along with 12 receptions for 124 yards and a touchdown. In Week 14, he had a 51-yard rush with four minutes left that help secure a 1917 victory over the Seahawks. 50. For any type of playoff run they will need to play better as a unit, but if they can get Gore going, the odds of them beating any team, in any venue is pretty good. However, the reason Frank Gore is so impressive is how long he was able to play in a position with a very short lifespan. The consistency that allows for someone Gores age to carry for over a thousand yards a season is what GMs want to compliment the passing game. Lots of people do call him AP, but AD is actually correct. [105] During Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles, the 49ers were down 233 at the end of the first half, but quarterback Alex Smith and Gore both led drives to narrowly win 2423. [74], Gore finished the season with 260 carries for 1,102 yards and five touchdowns to go along with 53 receptions for 436 yards and a touchdown as the 49ers finished with a 511 record. Gore has a good total of numbers but hes only had a couple real impressive seasons. Frank Gore at the age of 29 is already the teams all-time leading rusher, and currently second in the NFL in rushing yards this year. While receiving applause, Gore asked for his family and friends in attendance at the event to stand to be honored as well. Getty Images. Watch These Incredible . [142] The 88 49ers struggled all season to find an identity, and featured Gore's running game prominently after being eliminated from the playoffs. Franklin Gore Sr. (born May 14, 1983) is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. The 2018 season was the first time in his career where he did not record a rushing touchdown. [54][55] Gore had nine 100-yard rushing games in 2006, giving him ten for his career. Most seasons with 1,200 yards from scrimmage: 12, Most consecutive seasons with at least 500 yards rushing: 16, Most consecutive seasons with at least 600 yards rushing: 14, Most consecutive seasons with at least 700 yards rushing: 13 (tied with Emmitt Smith), Most career games by an NFL running back: 241, Most rushing yards in a game: 212 (Week 11, 2006), Most 100-yard games in a season: 9 (2006), Most rushing yards in a three-game span: 505 (Weeks 1012, 2006), Most consecutive games with 100 yards: 5 (Weeks 49, 2011), Most rushing yards in a season: 1,695 (2006), Most scrimmage yards in a season: 2,180 (2006), Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 13 January 2023, at 19:03. 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